Today, Troy Elementary second and third grade students filled their cafeteria. After finishing 10 weeks in the Super Citizen Program, they are gathered to celebrate their accomplishments and honor local heroes from the stage.
These students have learned their important roles in America’s future thanks to an immersive experience in civics, character, financial literacy and social studies. And in the closing piece of the program, Torch Teams (or “Helping Hands” for the younger students), students are applying those crucial lessons in the real world. They chose heroes who embodied the traits of amazing citizens and read essays from stage before presenting them with an Authentic Liberty Replicas & Liberty Pins. They learned that “when you honor a hero, you become a hero!”
See the Torch Teams & Helping Hands Heroes honored today in the photo gallery below!
Today’s event and the donation of Super Citizen teaching kits was made possible by Troy Bank and Trust. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.
Were you at the event? See the photo gallery below to find yourself, to revisit the magic or watch it unfold for the first time >
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- Showing off their Super Citizen Graduation Certificate!
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- Showing off their Helping Hands Graduation Certificate!
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- Troy Elementary students are getting ready to honor their heroes!
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- Audrey and Sam lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Tanner celebrated Mrs. Kathy Keck, recognizing her as the Helping Hands Hero who inspires him every day!
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- Melanie proudly recognized Mr. James Sparrow as her Helping Hands Hero, sharing how much his support means.
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- Barrett chose to shine a spotlight on his Helping Hands Hero, Mrs. Shelby Yance, whose kindness makes a difference in his life.
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- Kairo honored Mr. Adam Prendergast today, celebrating the impact he has made as his Helping Hands Hero.
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- Ellie proudly recognized Mrs. Kristy Drinkwater as her Helping Hands Hero, sharing how much her support means.
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- Zoei named Mrs. Lauren Cochran as her Helping Hands Hero, highlighting the encouragement she brings each day.
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- Raina and William shared why Dr. Shabrell Parker inspires them, making her a perfect Torch Team Hero!
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- Gigi and Kingston honored Kelley and Kay Grenon today, celebrating the shining example they set as true Torch Team Heroes!
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- Rich and M’Liyah honored Dr. Eric and Dr. Teresa Law, recognizing the compassion and leadership that make them incredible Torch Team Heroes!
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- Pledging to be a Helping Hand!
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- Waving their flags in song and celebration!
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- The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- Super Citizens lead everyone in our tour anthem.
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- We were honored to spend the afternoon celebrating with our heroes, students, donors, and special guests. Thank you to Bob Mills and Quinton Block from Troy Bank and Trust, Dr. Joanna Taylor from the central office, and Principal Kristi Lewis for celebrating with us!